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Blackstone Agreed to Acquire Willis Tower, Valeant Lifted Salix Offer

Mukesh Buch
16 Mar, 2015
New York City

Blackstone agreed to acquire Willis Tower, in Chicago for $1.3 billion. Life Time Fitness in a deal to go private for about $4 billion. Schulman agreed to buy for $800 million. Scripps Networks agreed to acquire 52.7% stake in Poland-based broadcaster TVN for $619 million.

Aviva Receives EC Approval, Holcim Rejects

Nigel Thomas
16 Mar, 2015
New York City

Antofagasta may close it Chile-based Los Pelambres project after a court ruling. Eni signed an agreement with Egypt to invest as much as $5 billion. Aviva received regulatory approval for Friends Life. Holcim rejected

Nikkei in Holding Pattern; Tokyu REIT, Shoei Food and Takashimaya in Focus

Hiruki Nakamura
16 Mar, 2015
New York City

Market indexes in Tokyo declined and the yen weakened ahead of the U.S. rate decision this week. The yen dropped to a new six-year low after the euro extended nine-month losses to 40%.

Sensex in India Eases, More Coal Mining Rights Awards

Mukesh Buch
18 Mar, 2015
New York City

Ambuja Cements won coal mining rights in Chhattisgarh. Madhucon Projects received new road project order worth ₹397 crore in Tamil Nadu. Wipro acquired a minority stake in Drivestream Inc. for $5 million.

Sensex Surges 1.1%, Rupee Slides

Mukesh Buch
17 Mar, 2015
New York City

Sensex in Mumbai traded higher and the rupee declined. Central and state government stepped up contract awards to accelerate urban renewal and infrastructure development. State Bank of India to conduct first online property auction and increase collection on bad debts.

Wholesale Prices in India Fall Again, Stocks Ease in Mumbai

Mukesh Buch
16 Mar, 2015
New York City

Wholesale price index in India declined for the second month in a row on weak commodities prices and improving food distribution. Inox Wind plans to raise $111 million through a stock sale to institutional investors. L&T won a contract for $10 million from Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.

S&P 500 Index Set for Third Weekly Loss on Falling Oil and Surging Dollar

Nichole Harper
13 Mar, 2015
New York City

Stocks in New York traded sharply lower and crude oil extended losses after whole price index declined for the fourth month in a row. The sharp increase in dollar in the last two weeks is likely to dampen earnings of the U.S.-based export focused companies.

Ann, Ulta Salon, Vail Resorts Climb; Aeropostale, Zumiez Decline

Mukesh Buch
13 Mar, 2015
New York City

Aeropostale net loss narrowed after sales plunged 11%. Buckle profit rose 1%. Hibbett Sports net surged 18% on revenue increase of 10%. Ulta Salon net soared 24% and net sales climbed 21%. Vail Resorts net surged 95%. Zumiez profit tumbled 35% but sales climbed 14%.

Russia Lowers Rate to 14% Citing Worries of Economic Cotraction

Nigel Thomas
13 Mar, 2015
New York City

Russia

Bechtle Profit Climbs 20%, Wetherspoon Net Rises 7%

Nigel Thomas
13 Mar, 2015
New York City

Bechtle, Germany based IT company said profit climbed 20% on 14% increase in revenues. BP agreed to divest its Australian bitumen business to Puma Energy. Dart surged after positive fiscal outlook. J D Wetherspoon net jumped 7%. Oxford BioMedica net loss narrowed.

Nikkei Above 19000, Fanuc Soars 13%

Hiruki Nakamura
13 Mar, 2015
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo closed higher and the Nikkei jumped to a high not seen since 2000. Industrial production in January increased 3.7%. Fanuc soared 13% after the industrial robot maker took steps to increase communication with shareholders.

Inflation Accelerates in India, Rupee Drops to 63

Mukesh Buch
13 Mar, 2015
New York City

Sensex in India declined after consumer price index in February accelerated on the rising food prices. Snapdeal plans to buy online mobile recharge platform Freecharge for ₹2,800 crore. Tata Motors said Jaguar Land Rover

IiNet and TPG Telecom in $1.4 B Deal in Australia

Marcus Jacob
13 Mar, 2015
New York City

Australian market indexes closed down and the Aussie dollar lacked direction in moderate trading. For the week, the ASX 200 index declined 1.5%. Internet service provider, iiNet Limited agreed to be acquired by TPG Telecom at $1.4 billion valuation.

Stocks Power Ahead on Wall Street, Third Monthly Decline in Retail Sales

Nichole Harper
12 Mar, 2015
New York City

Stocks on Wall Street rebounded and initial claims of weekly jobless claims declined below 300,000. Retail sales declined for the third month in a row on bad weather and cautious consumer spending. The dollar declined after the sustained rise against the euro.

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Mukesh Buch
12 Mar, 2015
New York City

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